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Tesla Cybertruck Becomes Instant 'Tourist Magnet' After Breaking Down On Side Of The Road

A $82,000 Tesla Cybertruck broke down in Seattle and became an internet sensation, but the abandoned EV was towed away.

A $82,000 Tesla Cybertruck broke down in Seattle and became an internet sensation, but the abandoned EV was towed away.

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That article was funny!
- I had a good laugh at "CyberStuck" and "hunk of junk"
  
  I love that they were leaving flowers.

wait, the article said it stopped working because "child damaged it" ...what! How? And how crummily designed is this thing that a child could wreck it

This paragraph is the most ChatGPT of paragraphs:
As Tesla continues to refine its products, it's crucial to address these concerns and ensure the reliability of its vehicles. The abandoned Cybertruck incident serves as a reminder that even the most innovative technologies can encounter setbacks, emphasising the importance of rigorous testing and quality assurance.

Didn't other Tesla models have catastrophic exploding suspension problems? Glad to see they fixed that.
- I think the model Y did as well.
  
  The Model X is notorious for this. I know a doctor who just had to fix his Model X's suspension for "thousands" (his words). He also complained that you can never ever reach anyone at Tesla, that parts are impossible to get and that you have to expect repair appointments to be pushed back at least a few times, often mere days beforehand.
  At least the batteries seem to last forever, even on his very early Model S, even after hundreds of thousands of kilometers. There's barely any degradation. Then again, this mirrors other EVs, even much cheaper ones without active cooling. EV battery packs usually outlast the cars they are in, which is why there's a thriving market of second-hand batteries that are used for all sorts of applications, from converting normal cars into EVs to storing solar power at night.

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